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After welding is completed, the inspector would assess which of the following
After welding is completed, the inspector would assess which of the following
Open 2An electrode is classified to BSEN 499 as E 353B. What does B mean:
An electrode is classified to BSEN 499 as E 353B. What does B mean:
Open 3What temperature would you expect a welders quiver to be and how long are electrodes usually allowed to be stored in them?
What temperature would you expect a welders quiver to be and how long are electrodes usually allowed to be stored in them?
Open 4Half-life is a term describe
Half-life is a term describe
Open 5What is the greatest disadvantage of a radiographic inspection?
What is the greatest disadvantage of a radiographic inspection?
Open 6Why is it sometimes necessary to preheat the base material before welding?
Why is it sometimes necessary to preheat the base material before welding?
Open 7A MMA Electrode that is classified as an E6013 (according to AWS 5.1) is a:
A MMA Electrode that is classified as an E6013 (according to AWS 5.1) is a:
Open 8Which of the following electrode types would produce the highest level of hydrogen?
Which of the following electrode types would produce the highest level of hydrogen?
Open 9The quality of a radiographic technique is assessed
The quality of a radiographic technique is assessed
Open 10At what level is H2 considered to be more critical in cracking?
At what level is H2 considered to be more critical in cracking?
Open 11What is the greatest advantage of radiographic inspection over ultrasonic inspection?
What is the greatest advantage of radiographic inspection over ultrasonic inspection?
Open 12Which of the following defects are most difficult to size correctly when ultrasonically testing a weld?
Which of the following defects are most difficult to size correctly when ultrasonically testing a weld?
Open 13Electrodes classified as E43 22(B EN 499) and E6010 (AWB A5.1) would usually
Electrodes classified as E43 22(B EN 499) and E6010 (AWB A5.1) would usually
Open 14Lamellar tearing can be detected by which of the following NDT method?
Lamellar tearing can be detected by which of the following NDT method?
Open 15At what level the hardness value a problem when trying to minimize the risk of H2 cracking?
At what level the hardness value a problem when trying to minimize the risk of H2 cracking?
Open 16Which of the following electrode types will produce the lowest level of hydrogen?
Which of the following electrode types will produce the lowest level of hydrogen?
Open 17Assuming the same material and the welding procedure were used, which of the following would require the highest preheat?
Assuming the same material and the welding procedure were used, which of the following would require the highest preheat?
Open 18To prevent hydrogen cracking which of the following will require the lowest preheat if all other factors were the same as per IBO (B EN 1011)?
To prevent hydrogen cracking which of the following will require the lowest preheat if all other factors were the same as per IBO (B EN 1011)?
Open 19An arc strike on a high carbon steel plate is likely to have the following microstructure beneath its surface?
An arc strike on a high carbon steel plate is likely to have the following microstructure beneath its surface?
Open 20Rutile electrodes are often sold packed in a cardboard box covered with a plastic film. Upon opening you found they were damp and the ends were rusty. What course of action would y
Rutile electrodes are often sold packed in a cardboard box covered with a plastic film. Upon opening you found they were damp and the ends were r...
Open 21What unit is used for tensile strength values?
What unit is used for tensile strength values?
Open 22In GMAW/MIG/MAG welding, which parameter can be used to help reduce the level of spatter?
In GMAW/MIG/MAG welding, which parameter can be used to help reduce the level of spatter?
Open 23Which type of MMA electrode would normally give the highest level of penetration?
Which type of MMA electrode would normally give the highest level of penetration?
Open 24How long is the period of time prolongation required for welder qualification to EN standards?
How long is the period of time prolongation required for welder qualification to EN standards?
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